This weekend at screenings of “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3″ in select theaters in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, a teaser trailer for the new Michael Moore documentary was shown to audiences. The teaser, embedded above, asked moviegoers to give money to the needy during this recession—the CEOs of major banks and corporations. Ushers began streaming down the aisles with shirts that read: “Save our CEOs.”

The whole stunt was filmed, probably for inclusion in Moore’s upcoming as-yet-untitled “bailout” film, due to be released in October. Considering how much things have changed in the recent year since he started working on themovie, it will be interesing to see what he includes to makeit as timely as possible. And considering his strong ties to General Motors (Ever seen Roger and Me”?), I have a feeling this will be a passionate movie. Moore’s been ahead of the curve, forseeing the bigger picture long before the mainstream in his last two movies (”Fahrenheit 9/11,” “Sicko”), but I wonder if his take on the current economic crisis be an angry tirade or try to offer some solutions as well?

Here’s the text from the trailer:

“Hi, I’m Michael Moore. Instead of using this time to tell you about my new movie I’d like to take a moment and ask you to join me in helping our fellow Americans. The downturn in the economy has hurt many people, people who have had no choice but to go on government assistance. Yet our welfare agencies can only do so much. That’s why I’m asking you to reach into your pockets right now and lend a hand. Ushers will be coming down the aisles to collect your donations for Citibank, Bank of America, AIG, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and a host of other needy banks and corporations. Won’t you please give generously? Now, I know what you’re thinking - I already gave at the bailout. And I know you did, but even if you’ve given in the past, give some more. It will make you feel… good.”

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